# Sabac Red > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sabac_Red > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sabac_Red.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabac_Red > Source revision: 1356813924 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **John Fuentes** (born February 7, 1977), professionally known by his [stage name](/source/Stage_name) **SaBac Red** (or simply **Sabac**), is an American rapper and [audio engineer](/source/Audio_engineer) from [New York City](/source/New_York_City). He is a member of [hip-hop](/source/Hip-hop) quartet [Non Phixion](/source/Non_Phixion) and the "on hold" [supergroup](/source/Supergroup_(music)) Secret Society. ## Biography John Fuentes was born in [Guaynabo, Puerto Rico](/source/Guaynabo,_Puerto_Rico), along with his twin sister. His family moved to [Brooklyn](/source/Brooklyn), New York City, when he was four years old. Fuentes was raised by his mom and grandmother who are [Sicilian Italian](/source/Sicilian_Italian). He grew up in the [Gravesend](/source/Gravesend,_Brooklyn) section of Brooklyn neighboring [Bensonhurst](/source/Bensonhurst,_Brooklyn) and [Coney Island](/source/Coney_Island). Sabac began his journey into hip-hop as a [b-boy](/source/Breakdancing) and aspiring [graffiti](/source/Graffiti) artist. At the age of 12 Sabac began exploring the art of [emceeing](/source/Rapping). He would listen to the mix shows and memorise other MCs lyrics.[1] He would then make parodies of the songs using his own lyrics. Sabac would perform at block parties, school talent shows and anywhere there was music and a mic, constantly [battling](/source/Battle_rap) other MCs. At the age of 15, while attending [Lafayette High School](/source/Lafayette_High_School_(New_York_City)) in Brooklyn, Sabac would promote parties and shows for artists like [T La Rock](/source/T_La_Rock), [Audio Two](/source/Audio_Two), [Big Daddy Kane](/source/Big_Daddy_Kane), [Greg Nice](/source/Greg_Nice) and many other hip-hop artists. While in school, Sabac found himself getting into trouble with the law. He had to do community service at the [CityKids](/source/CityKids) Foundation where he ended up learning how to use his lyrics to express his pain and the things that were going on around him. He received training in [facilitation](/source/Facilitation_(business)), conflict management, public speaking, curriculum design and implementation and more. He began working at CityKids between school, touring and odd jobs. He worked his way up to become the director of programs at the CityKids Foundation. Sabac eventually resigned from CityKids in 2004. After high school, Sabac went to recording engineering school where he got a degree in recording engineering. Sabac went on to work for [Wild Pitch Records](/source/Wild_Pitch_Records) as the college radio promoter. He also did street promotion for [Nas](/source/Nas)' *[Illmatic](/source/Illmatic)* and a number of artists in the early 1990s. In 1995 Sabac hooked up with [Ill Bill](/source/Ill_Bill) and there begin the relationship of what is now the legacy of Non Phixion. Non Phixion is Ill Bill, Sabac Red, Goretex and DJ Eclipse.[2] After 2 years signed to [Geffen Records](/source/Geffen_Records) yielded nothing, Non Phixion continued releasing music independently and began touring the world on their own. They've performed in all of NYC's major venues and have done shows all over the US and the world. Some of the groups they have shared the stage with include [Gang Starr](/source/Gang_Starr), [Run-DMC](/source/Run-DMC), [Wu-Tang Clan](/source/Wu-Tang_Clan), [Rage Against the Machine](/source/Rage_Against_the_Machine), [Mos Def](/source/Mos_Def), [Hazen Street](/source/Hazen_Street), [Ludacris](/source/Ludacris), [Black Moon](/source/Black_Moon_(group)), [Pharoahe Monch](/source/Pharoahe_Monch), [Big Pun](/source/Big_Pun), [Fat Joe](/source/Fat_Joe), and more. Non Phixion have earned themselves a dedicated fan base across the United States, Europe and Japan. Sabac released his debut solo album *[Sabacolypse: A Change Gon' Come](/source/Sabacolypse:_A_Change_Gon'_Come)* in 2004 on [Necro](/source/Necro_(rapper))'s [independent record label](/source/Independent_record_label) [Psycho+Logical-Records](/source/Psycho%2BLogical-Records). He was dropped from Psycho+Logical-Records for reasons unknown after the release of his sophomore album *The Ritual* in 2008.[3] Fuentes is married and has a son named Lucas.[4] He resides in [San Francisco Bay Area](/source/San_Francisco_Bay_Area), [California](/source/California).[5] ## Discography ### Solo and collaborative albums/mixtapes - 2002: *The Past, the Present and the Future Is Now* (recorded 1996–2002) (with [Non Phixion](/source/Non_Phixion)) - 2002: *[The Future Is Now](/source/The_Future_Is_Now)* (with Non Phixion) - 2004: *[Sabacolypse: A Change Gon' Come](/source/Sabacolypse:_A_Change_Gon'_Come)* ([Psycho+Logical-Records](/source/Psycho%2BLogical-Records)) - 2004: *The Green CD/DVD* (with Non Phixion) - 2008: *The Ritual* (Psycho+Logical-Records) - 2010: *Sabacolypse* (Psycho+Logical-Records) as "Sabac"[6] ## References 1. Cordor, Cyril. ["Sabac Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/sabac-mn0000781449). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved February 17, 2024. 1. Abrams, Howie (May 20, 2014). ["Non Phixion's Beloved Debut 'The Future Is Now' Just Got the Badass ..."](https://www.vice.com/en/article/non-phixion-debut-the-future-is-now-box-set-reissue-get-on-down/). *[Vice](/source/Vice_(magazine))*. [Noisey](/source/Noisey). Retrieved September 12, 2018. 1. ["NECRO's Official Blog: Why did Sabac Red drop from Psycho+Logical-Records?"](http://necroofficial.blogspot.com/2011/12/why-did-sabac-red-drop-from.html). December 28, 2011. 1. Wallace, Riley (February 7, 2020). ["#DXCLUSIVE: Non Phixion's Sabac Red Talks New "Block Cheese & Bocce" Single With J57"](https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.54458/title.dxclusive-non-phixions-sabac-red-talks-new-block-cheese-bocce-single-with-j57). *[HipHopDX](/source/HipHopDX)*. Retrieved February 17, 2024. 1. ["Sabac Red Interview"](https://mvremix.com/urban_blogs/2008/10/29/sabac-red-interview/). *MVRemix*. October 29, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2024. 1. 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